Comments on: Why You Must Change Your Password Today

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 30 May 2010 07:21:36 +0000

I recenty started using 1Password and have found it to be a real help to getting around internet based services. I have added to my 1P database the sites that I used to always forgot. This has saved a lot of time not having to go the 'Forgot your password?' email route. I've signed up for a few new web services knowing that 1P is managing it for me. I'm a GTD implimenter and a password manager means that I can externalize (not keep passwords in my head) and simplify my workflow with filling out new forms online and signing in really fast to familiar sites.

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:38:39 +0000

Greg, I hear ya! Looking up passwords and dealing with being locked out of accounts wastes lots of time.

However, what wastes even more time, is when someone compromises one of your accounts.

Yes, putting all your passwords into a password manager does centralize your passwords, but most people are not going to be able to reach your personal computer or device. Anyone can touch your email or Facebook.

Like your idea of eye scanners. Best wishes!

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:35:16 +0000

Funny, but true.

I used to work for a internet security company and when we would do security sweeps, you would always find a workstation that had passwords taped on it.

Hint: Check for Post-It notes under the keyboard.

By: bryantp

bryantp — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:24:53 +0000

Passwords are easy to remember. Just put them on a sticky note and attach it to your monitor.

By: Greg H

Greg H — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:09:36 +0000

I find it ironic to hear this sort of advice coming from a productivity expert. The biggest time-suck associated with passwords is the hours we spend trying to remember, retrieve and reset the increasingly complex, frequently updated text strings for all of our various logins. And doesn't consolidating them all in a single app just increase the danger? (I know, I know -- those apps can themselves be password protected. So that's one more you have to memorize.)

Furthermore, it's not even clear how much these tactics really protect us. Yes, if someone is actively trying to guess at your password, it may help to have a complex one that you update frequently. But if someone installs a piece of malware that logs your keystrokes, or if you click on a phishing link and go to a bogus version of a site, it doesn't really matter how clever your password is.

To be honest, I don't know what the answer is. Maybe we just have to wait until retinal scanners become standard on every monitor.

By: Ron Morrison

Ron Morrison — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:25:23 +0000

Craig,

Thanks you for posting this article. It’s a good wake up call and reminder to me. I’ve shared it (your link) on a blog post in Automotive Digital Marketing. Keep up the great work with your efficient tweets and posts.

Ron

By: Ron Morrison

Ron Morrison — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:25:00 +0000

Craig,

Ron